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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.92 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.92 and 213.30 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.92 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.92 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.92 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 117,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,511.24/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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